Analyzes six picture books to offer insights into the way children’s books can lead young children to either adopt and accept stereotyped gender roles for women, or challenge these socialized structures. What Maria Nikolajeva says: "Pearson's interpretation of the Velveteen Rabbit is very exciting to use in juxtaposition to the more conventional one."

Reggie Rocketship is the luckiest boy in San Francisco. He’d discovered a Dr. Seuss handwritten story in his house. He was the luckiest boy until two thieves show up to steal the exquisitely handwritten tale.

Young Joey likes to have fun and put off doing his homework. Through his new friend Kimmy he learns that time is a thing you can't borrow.
"I'll Do It Tomorrow" is a short fun rhyming story about the dangers of procrastination, and the value of getting your work done before you go out to have fun.
Suitable for ages 3 through 13.

An unconventional children's book in the tradition of Dr. Seuss and the Brothers Grimm, with a playfully dark tone reminiscent of the Addams family. It is a story written in the rhythmic rhyming style of many traditional kid's books, but with certain elements and subtext that may entertain the adult reader as well.

A twist on the classic tale of the mouse and the lion. Instead of one mouse, there are 3 mice friends who learn the meaning of trust and bravery from a lion.
Full of great life lessons:
-A story of friendship, bravery, and trust.
-Showing kindness to others no matter who they are
Great rhyming story to read over and over and again.
Beautifully illustrated with vibrant color pictures.

It’s Fonna’s twelfth birthday, and her family has just moved to a new neighborhood. Unfortunately, Fonna never approved!
Fonna’s Change Mantel is an impassioned and devious story with a wonderful rhyming style that is witty and fun to read. Illustrated for the first time in color, Fonna and her friends brilliantly come alive on the pages as their free-spirited personalities uniquely interact.